Nell Carter
ActingNell Carter was an American actress and singer. Carter began her career in 1970, singing in the theater, and later began work on television. She was best known for her role as Nell Harper on the sitcom Gimme a Break!, which aired from 1981 to 1987.
Known For
Hair
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Bebe's Kids
Vivian (voice)
Night of 100 Stars
Self
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
Cindy
Olive
The Grass Harp
Catherine Creek
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
The Misery Brothers
Courtroom Singer
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
Back Roads
Waitress
Filmography — Acting
Hair
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Bebe's Kids
Vivian (voice)
Night of 100 Stars
Self
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
Cindy
Olive
The Grass Harp
Catherine Creek
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
The Misery Brothers
Courtroom Singer
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
Back Roads
Waitress
The Crazysitter
The Warden
Back By Midnight
Waitress
Fakin' Da Funk
Claire
Swing
Grace
Modern Problems
Dorita
Sealed with a Kiss
Mrs. Wheatley
Perfect Fit
Mrs. Gordy
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Self - Performer
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Lucille Gathers
The Proprietor
Millie Jackson
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Mary (voice)
Maid for Each Other
Jasmine Jones
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Nell Carter
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Baryshnikov on Broadway
Self
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mrs. Claus (voice)
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Self
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Self
The Best of Broadway
Herself
Ain't Misbehavin'
Performer